Qualifications Wales
| Formation | 21 September 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Welsh Government Sponsored Body |
| Purpose | Regulating general and vocational qualifications in Wales. |
| Headquarters | Q2 Building, Imperial Park, Coedkernew, Newport |
Region served | Wales |
Chair | Paul Bevan |
Chief Executive | Philip Blaker |
| Affiliations | Welsh Government |
| Website | [1] |
Qualifications Wales (Welsh: Cymwysterau Cymru) is a Welsh Government sponsored body, responsible for the recognition of awarding bodies and the review and approval of non-degree qualifications in Wales. It was established by the Qualifications Wales Act 2015 and became operational from 21 September 2015.
It regulates awarding bodies delivering those qualifications taken in schools and colleges, including GCSEs, AS and A levels, the Welsh Baccalaureate, and vocational qualifications such as Essential Skills Wales qualifications. The organisation has over 75 staff, in a mix of regulatory, research, policy and development roles. Its offices are based in Imperial Park, Newport.